Here is a quick tutorial on How-To configure Windows XP to run Windows Explorer at optimal settings. This info is useful if you are on an older PC or if you just like to have the best performance possible. Granted, it’s just one of many “tuning” settings, but hey, every little bit helps. Along […]
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Remotely Enable Remote Desktop XP or Server 2003 [How-To]
Remote Desktop on Windows XP and Server 2003 is not enabled by default, but if you need to connect remotely using RDP (remote desktop), you’re not stuck. As long as you have Admin rights on the box and you can get access to its registry, just follow the simple steps below. Remotely Enable RDP […]
Easily Report Hard Drive Utilization for Windows Machines
Have you ever wondered “Why am I out of Hard Drive space?” or “Who is using up all the Drive space on the Server share?” Today at work I asked myself that VERY same question, and after a quick Google search & download I installed a nice little piece of FreeWare called – TreeSize Free. […]
Disable Delete Confirmation Dialog Box for Windows 7, Vista and XP [How-To]
When deleting a file or folder in Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, the default behavior will prompt you for confirmation verifying that you do want to go forward with the delete. Some people call it the “second chance.” Personally, I find the prompt annoying. If you agree and want this dialog removed, follow […]
Add Command Prompt Option to Explorer Context Menu
A few years back Microsoft released a Groovy little PowerToy which added the ability to quickly open a CMD window to a specific folder using the default Windows Explorer right-click context menus. It’s called the “Open Command Window Here” or also known as the CMDhere tool. It’s one of the first tools I install when […]
Take a ScreenShot or Screen Capture in Windows XP
Unlike Windows Vista, Windows XP doesn’t have a great screen snipping tool. That being the case, it’s still possible to take Screen Shots, Screen Capture or Screen Snip in Windows XP; it’s just not as easy OR sexy. Using the process below, I’ll demonstrate a few ways to capture virtually any image you see on […]
Mount an ISO Image in Windows 7, Vista and XP [How-To]
Virtual CloneDrive makes it easy to mount an ISO image with Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP 64-bit (x64) or 32-bit (x86). The same goes for .IMG and .ZBIN files. You would think Windows 7 would have the built-in ability to mount ISO images but unfortunately it does not… Virtual CloneDrive from Slysoft makes […]
Remove The Windows Recycle Bin From Your Desktop
As useful as the Microsoft Windows Recycle Bin might be, if you’re like me… (sorry, didn’t mean to scare anyone) it’s one of those “things” which rarely gets used if “ever.” Rather than ignore it, here’s a simple step by step “How-To” remove it from your desktop. (more…)